Stephen Allday

Background

About Stephen Allday

A demonstrably experienced and energetic hands-on leader with a successful record of delivering in both Private and Public Sector Operations and in all aspects of Rail and Intermodal Transportation. Working at Executive and Senior Management Levels have a history of successfully delivering as a General Manager in blue chip Companies creating Start-up Businesses and enhancing through targeted acquisition. Equally experienced in "Business turnaround" having achieved this at both Corporate and Programme levels. Have a proven skill in Business Development achieving year-on-year growth and profitability. International experience (UK, Mainland Europe, Asia, Middle East and Australia) operating at senior and executive levels across all aspects of operation (Transaction Management, Programme Management, Alliance Management, Consortium Management, Maintenance, System Development and Integration, Procurement and Leadership Boards, Government and Cabinet Presentation, etc). Well versed and comfortable in the management and delivery of all forms of contracts (both client or supplier side) including Alliances, Consortiums, Fixed Price, Framework etc. Have a broad depth of knowledge across all aspects of rail, Signalling, Communications, Traction Systems, Civil, Rolling Stock, Tunnel and Life Safety, Stations, and across all forms of Rail (High Speed Rail, Urban, Metro, Light Rail, Heavy Haul). Equally well versed and experienced in the integration of these into the wider transportation arena and in the necessary requirements to achieve this (EIS Development, Sustainability Targets, Urban Architecture, Planning Approvals, Utilities Management, Legal / Legislative Change and Transport Planning) Significant Achievements include - Product Development & Approvals of Safety & Non-Safety Rail Applications; Business Growth & Development with Tier 1 Systems & Civil Companies Acquisitions - Identified Opportunities, Led, and Closed Deals Projects - Led and Delivered Major Projects (Private Sector & Client Side) Transaction Management of (including complex sole source negotiations), Incentivised Target Cost and D&C,